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💬 Re: Lunch
28 minutes ago by Colin H (
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Your really spoiling him. I hope he appreciates your efforts as much as we do.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Sunday’s fishing trip
23 hours ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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If he keeps rowing at that pace he could enter the solo Atlantic challenge (to scale of course).
Great video of a fantastic model, you have done a great job with it, keep it up.
Cheers Colin.
Great video of a fantastic model, you have done a great job with it, keep it up.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Today at the lake
3 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Well worth the wait Nerys, both boats looking good, I like your colours on the fire float mk2.
I bet you enjoyed it, I will be glad to get back on the water.
Cheers Colin.
I bet you enjoyed it, I will be glad to get back on the water.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Update of project
3 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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A beautiful paddle tug, extremely well made and fitted out,
The lovely detail has breathed life in to it, a refreshingly smart boat.
Hope to see it in action on the water, well done and be very proud of what you have done.
Cheers Colin.
The lovely detail has breathed life in to it, a refreshingly smart boat.
Hope to see it in action on the water, well done and be very proud of what you have done.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Fishing Trip
3 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Nicely done ✔, I wish I had been with him, he looks so cool.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Tackle
4 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Don't forget the cool box for the beer and sandwiches.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Oars
4 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Absolutely stunning model, exceptional control, your genius shines like your woodwork.
Well done and congrats on a superb model.
Cheers Colin.
Well done and congrats on a superb model.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Painting
6 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Thats a mighty fine example of the model makers art. Bionic bill has such luxury, if he fails I would love to take his place.
Fabulous, keep it up shipmate.
Cheers Colin.
Fabulous, keep it up shipmate.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
7 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Well I believe there are about 50 that are complete, but could be more as there are still parts of my store areas that haven't been accessed by me since 2013.
Allow that about 15% are in need of restoration or repair.
The models that I take to the vintage shows range from 1914 up to the 1990's .
Hopefully with a model built in each decade on display.
Only about half my models are ready to sail at present.
So plenty to keep me busy for a few years yet.
Cheers Colin.
Allow that about 15% are in need of restoration or repair.
The models that I take to the vintage shows range from 1914 up to the 1990's .
Hopefully with a model built in each decade on display.
Only about half my models are ready to sail at present.
So plenty to keep me busy for a few years yet.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
7 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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There never too many, as long as you have room and enjoy the hobby.
I believe in helping those young people who show an interest in our hobby, so don't hesitate to ask if you need help (I'm pushing 72).
1 boat for each year of my life is my aim, so here's to a long life.
Cheers Colin.
I believe in helping those young people who show an interest in our hobby, so don't hesitate to ask if you need help (I'm pushing 72).
1 boat for each year of my life is my aim, so here's to a long life.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: HMAFV SEAL #6
7 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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What a lovely finish, you have excelled.
Keep it up and happy modelling.
Cheers Colin.
Keep it up and happy modelling.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Appointment's
7 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Will you please take care girl, when do you think you will get your home dialysis back.
Please stay safe, best wishes to you and Alice, Colin.
Please stay safe, best wishes to you and Alice, Colin.
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💬 Re: The LED Floodlights.
7 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Brilliant idea, I think my hands aren't steady enough to do it, but I might have to get the wife to try for me.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
8 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Great, looks like a Sea Commander.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
8 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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I couldn't agree more Martin, my little mate spends all his spare time building with Lego or when his little sister isn't around he is starting to use my old meccano kits. About 12 kilos.
So whenever I visit there is always a new creation on display.
Modelling is a way of life that evolves, a bit like your creations.
Cheers Colin.
So whenever I visit there is always a new creation on display.
Modelling is a way of life that evolves, a bit like your creations.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
8 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Thats another thing we have in common, my grandson loves model boats as well.
I am trying to teach him the basics of modelling, not easy as we live 30 miles apart.
He enjoys the shows and sailing my boats whenever he can.
Cheers Colin.
I am trying to teach him the basics of modelling, not easy as we live 30 miles apart.
He enjoys the shows and sailing my boats whenever he can.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Find.
8 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Sounds like you had a great time, lovely looking boats, I like the barge, could it be one of Nerys's as the name is Alice.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Boat Electrics. Wiring Diagram
8 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Looks good, but shouldn't fuses 3 and 4 be rated the opposite way??
Nice drawing and easy to follow.
Cheers Colin.
Nice drawing and easy to follow.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Strange ESC.
9 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Well Martin, we all are still learning, I saw these on the web but I'm a one type man myself, but could be useful. Made by Tamiya so could be good.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: THE END
9 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Supercalafragilisticexpialidocious.
Certainly the best detailed model I have had the good fortune to see.
Well done shipmate, Colin.
Certainly the best detailed model I have had the good fortune to see.
Well done shipmate, Colin.
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💬 Re: RAF Firefloat refurbishment
12 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Superb modelling of a classic boat. Well done and thanks for sharing with us, you should be very proud of what you have achieved.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Model Boat Magazine
14 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Thats the best news I've had for weeks.
Cheers Colin. 👍🤗
Cheers Colin. 👍🤗
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📝 Very nearly two Fleet Admirals.
14 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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It was a regular meal when camping with the red Cross cadets and also with the scouts.
I sometimes prepare one ready and wrap to take beach fishing, just in case the fish don't arrive.
Cheers Colin.
I sometimes prepare one ready and wrap to take beach fishing, just in case the fish don't arrive.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Very nearly two Fleet Admirals.
14 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Hi Nerys,
Thats an old cow boy recipe, can be cooked in a closed barbie, I've even done it in a campfire. Wrapped the dish in 3 layers of backing foil and Bury it in the embers leave for 30 minutes, tastes great in the open air.
Cheers Colin.
Thats an old cow boy recipe, can be cooked in a closed barbie, I've even done it in a campfire. Wrapped the dish in 3 layers of backing foil and Bury it in the embers leave for 30 minutes, tastes great in the open air.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Almost out of lock down dinner.
16 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Looks like lockdown is starting all over again, I was hoping to visit my mum in the next 2 weeks, but now my sister who lives near Leicester and works at a local school is back in lockdown when two parents contracted the covid virus.
So it looks pretty bad again as another one of my sisters, has a family member in Kidderminster has tested positive.
Cheers Colin.
So it looks pretty bad again as another one of my sisters, has a family member in Kidderminster has tested positive.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Very nearly two Fleet Admirals.
19 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Thanks Martin, I really enjoyed it, but a sad end to a great piece of engineering history.
Thanks for the memories, cheers Colin.
Thanks for the memories, cheers Colin.
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💬 Re: Thwart
20 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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That looks like a good natural position for a good rowing action.
Super job, well done and happy rowing.
Cheers Colin.
Super job, well done and happy rowing.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Grain filler
20 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Nice report, I normally use high build filler primer on older models but on new wood I always use ezekote water based resin. It seals a toughens the surface and is ready to work on and paint within 30 minutes.
Cheers Colin.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Flotation.
21 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Some of my models use polystyrene blocks fitted in where possible and I've also used filler foam in a can to fill sealed compartments.
On one occasion I used bubble wrap stuffed into various spaces.
Cheers Colin.
On one occasion I used bubble wrap stuffed into various spaces.
Cheers Colin.
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📝 Very nearly two Fleet Admirals.
21 days ago by Colin H ( Captain)
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Nerys, it must have been about 1959 or 1960 as I was about 10 or 11 at the time, allowed to wear long trousers for the occasion.
It's funny but I'd forgot about the Vanguard till now, it would be a great model but beyond my limited skills.
Thanks for the memory jog, cheers Colin.
It's funny but I'd forgot about the Vanguard till now, it would be a great model but beyond my limited skills.
Thanks for the memory jog, cheers Colin.
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